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Fine wine news roundup: 1-7 August
Christie’s hits a new online record, Wine-Searcher reveals this year’s priciest wines, and China’s economic downturn could be good news for wine in the future.
Posted on: 7th August 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Wine Market News,
Weekly Wine News Roundup,
Tagged:
Wine
Christies
Sothebys
Auction
Hong Kong
Expensive
Wine Searcher
China
Crisis
What does it take to be a Master Sommelier?
There’s more to the exclusive job than quaffing wine.
Posted on: 6th August 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Wine Making,
Wine Market News,
Tagged:
Master
Sommelier
Wine
Study
Palate
Tasting Notes
Fine wine news roundup: 25-31 July
Rare vintages on offer at Tokyo auction, Champagne struggles to set 2020 yields and ‘wine leather’ makes it footwear debut.
Posted on: 31st July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Weekly Wine News Roundup
Tagged:
Auction
Bordeaux
phylloxera genome
What role does smell play in wine tasting?
During wine tasting it’s actually the nose that delivers the results.
Posted on: 29th July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Wine Making
Tagged:
Smell
Aroma
Wine Tasting
2019 En-Primeur – Conclusion and thoughts on a unique campaign
When the traditional En-Primeur (EP) campaign was ‘suspended’ due to the Coronavirus Pandemic we were faced an uncertain future for the release of the Bordeaux 2019 vintage.
Posted on: 24th July 2020 by Cult Wines
Posted in:
Bordeaux en Primeur
Tagged:
2019 En Primeur
En Primeur Review
Fine wine news roundup: 18-24 July
Management changes at Lafite, Taittinger gets ready to break ground in Kent, and further evidence that moderate wine consumption can help keep us sharp in old age.
Posted on: 24th July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Weekly Wine News Roundup
Tagged:
Lafite
Drinking
Eric Kohler
Domaine Evremond
Four ancient legends about wine
From Biblical parables to Greek mythology, wine takes a starring role in the folklore of old.
Posted on: 22nd July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Closer Look,
Wine Market News,
Tagged:
Ancient Legends
History
Fine wine news roundup: 11-17 July
French wine avoids US tariffs, James Suckling sings the praises of Chinese wine, and the world’s best vineyards are revealed for 2020.
Posted on: 17th July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Weekly Wine News Roundup
Tagged:
DRC
Chinese Wines
Best Vineyards
CEO Tom Gearing Speaks with The New York Times
Tom Gearing, CEO and co-founder of Cult Wines Limited comments in The New York Times on the fine wine market during the coronavirus pandemic
Posted on: 13th July 2020 by Cult Wines
Posted in:
Cult Wines Ltd News,
Wine Market News,
Tagged:
Tom Gearing
The New York Times
NYTimes
Coronavirus
Auctions
Wine
Market
Cult Wines
Fine wine news roundup: 4-10 July
Hong Kong wine auctions strike it big, Bollinger makes a fresh addition to its line-up and Dom Perignon releases its challenging but ‘glorious’ 2010 vintage.
Posted on: 10th July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Wine Market News,
Weekly Wine News Roundup,
Tagged:
Sothebys
Hong Kong
DRC
Auction
Dom Perignon
2010
Bollinger
Champagne
Release
5 perfect picnic wines
It’s primetime for picnics – make sure you pack a bottle or two of these.
Posted on: 8th July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Wine Market News
Tagged:
Picnic wine
Summer wine
Fine wine news roundup: 27 June – 3 July
More releases for Bordeaux 2019, Almaviva reveals ‘spectacular’ vintage and Christie’s announces the $60,000 gem at the centre of its next single-owner sale.
Posted on: 3rd July 2020 by Rachel England
Posted in:
Weekly Wine News Roundup
Tagged:
Penfolds
En Primeur
Paper Wine Bottle
New Zealand